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Field Examiner
Date Posted: Feb 28, 2025
Requisition ID: 457660
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60 agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
As an equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About The Indiana State Board Of Accounts (SBOA)
The Indiana State Board of Accounts provides the citizens of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. We also provide accurate and reliable information to the legislature and other interested parties. For more than 100 years, we have held government officials accountable to their constituents for financial reporting by following the Indiana Code when making decisions related to taxpayer dollars.
Role Overview
Field Examiners audit government institutions, determine compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and report on the financial condition of the institutions.
Most new hires begin as level 3 Examiners and progress to Level 1 based on competencies and acquired skills.
Salary
This position starts at an annual salary of $53,222 with the opportunity for adjustment based on the relevant experience and skill sets. The agency utilizes three examiner-level classifications based on acquired competencies and demonstrated skill sets. The salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Responsibilities Include
A Day in the Life:
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need For Success
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position.
Current Employee? Click here (https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=indianaoff) to apply.
Field Examiner
Date Posted: Feb 28, 2025
Requisition ID: 457660
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60 agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
As an equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About The Indiana State Board Of Accounts (SBOA)
The Indiana State Board of Accounts provides the citizens of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. We also provide accurate and reliable information to the legislature and other interested parties. For more than 100 years, we have held government officials accountable to their constituents for financial reporting by following the Indiana Code when making decisions related to taxpayer dollars.
Role Overview
Field Examiners audit government institutions, determine compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and report on the financial condition of the institutions.
Most new hires begin as level 3 Examiners and progress to Level 1 based on competencies and acquired skills.
- Field Examiner 3 is an entry-level role with assignments that align with current skill sets.
- Field Examiner 2 requires three to four years of audit experience and will be assigned to more complicated audits.
- Field Examiner 1 is a senior-level auditor with five or more years of experience and a broad knowledge base. They audit large institutions that have complex units.
Salary
This position starts at an annual salary of $53,222 with the opportunity for adjustment based on the relevant experience and skill sets. The agency utilizes three examiner-level classifications based on acquired competencies and demonstrated skill sets. The salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Responsibilities Include
A Day in the Life:
- Design and perform necessary audit procedures to examine assigned government units.
- Serve as lead auditor on audit teams including taking responsibility for oversight and coordination of the work of other team members.
- Prepare reports detailing audit findings on financial position and compliance.
- Perform audits of federal funds received by governmental units.
- Research statutes, local ordinances, and authoritative standards in preparation for audits Consult with personnel of participating organizations to determine the adequacy of recording.
- Ensure proper accounting and management policies are followed by elected and appointed public officials.
- May serve as lead auditor on special projects such as election recounts as needed.
- Assist, advise, and instruct elected and appointed public officials regarding statutory requirements, accounting applications, management practices, and agency audit positions.
- Communicate, verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders in response to specific auditing concerns and audit results.
- Provide on-the-job instruction & supervisory support to agency staff.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need For Success
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related area
- Substitution: Those without an Accounting degree will complete an agency accounting examination to qualify.
- Substitution: Academic training plus comparable work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree where appropriate.
- Must attend required continuing professional education annually to remain current about changes in statutes and accounting theories and principles.
- Thorough knowledge of all governmental and generally accepted accounting and auditing standards.
- Ability to interpret, analyze, and record data and fiscal information to reach logical conclusions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to modify and/or design the audit plan procedures after reviewing control structures at audit sites.
- Ability to study and evaluate financial and managerial control structures for manual and computer systems.
- Effectively verbal and written communication skills.
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position.
Current Employee? Click here (https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=indianaoff) to apply.
Salary : $53,222
